The level of global wine production is decreasing

This year, fungal diseases have hit the vineyards and together with extreme weather conditions, this could lead to a 12% drop in Italian wine production. Also, the decrease in consumption may be another reason for the loss of the positions of the world leaders in the production of the drink, Reuters writes. Follow the news in a convenient format: Follow us on Twitter Production will fall below 44 million hectares, meaning Italy will lose its position as the world's largest wine producer, while France will regain the top spot for the first time in nine years. The northern regions of Italy plan to register a slight increase in production of 0.8%. However, production is expected to drop by around 20% in central regions and around 30% in the south due to bad weather and the effects of a fungus called Plasmopara viticola. A fungus that infects the leaves and fruits of the grapevine causes a disease called grape downy mildew. At the same time, the quality of the wine will not suffer. ...